ELDER JEFF DESPAIN

Monday, May 21, 2012

I'm really sorry that it has taken me so long to write! I love you all, I
promise, I have just had so many things and deadlines that I haven't been able
to sit down and take out some time to write. We were supposed to write on Saturday because of the elections on Sunday but we had to take someone to the doctor instead that day and I had to finish up stuff in the office so that I was good to go for this week. We did get to come in to the office today after all so I am writing today.

Things here are good, I have been busy all week with financial secretary
work, and I think that this week I'm just going to have to try to take out time
for the audit and save everything else that I can for later.

Happy Birthday Dad! I hope
that you have a great day and that you can get a good birthday dinner soon! I
hope that your recovery continues well, and sorry that it's taking so
long.

Wow, I never knew that Leah got her braces off! Wow, I can't believe that
you are graduating Leah! I wish that I could be there, but I will get to
see you soon enough after you're all done! Congratulations, and enjoy it! Tell
Megan hi for me too! Wow, so now the missionaries from Grandma Joy's area are writing you, wow! Let me know how that
goes.

Todd, I got your video from your drum solo man, great job! Wow, that is so
cool, I always wanted to play the drums, but I never was that good at
the rhythm, but you are really good at it man! I can't wait to get to see you
play when I get back!

Bob, I've been seeing all of your videos of your football plays that Dad has been sending
me, and you are doing great man, you are a tenacious defender! Much better than
I ever was. Keep up the good work buddy!

I would like to talk to Brother Richardson some day too! He served in the
same area that I have served in for a majority of my Mission!

I am busy here, but doing very good. A little bit tired, but good.
It has been a great learning experience for me on my mission and especially in
the office to see that all I can do is the best that I can do. I think that
many times I and many other people like me beat ourselves up for not being
perfect. I've learned a little bit more in my experiences in the office that I can just do the
best I can, and that is not perfect, but that is ok, and it's what the Lord expects
of me. He knows that I am not perfect, but that I am doing the best that I can.
If I do my best, then the difference between that and perfection is where the
Atonement applies. The Lord will make up for the rest if I just do my best. I
am so grateful for that Eternal, Infinite Sacrifice.

The only items that are allowed to be sent through the pouch mail system are postcards and letters that are single sheet, folded into three-panels, and taped at the top only (no envelopes).
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You can use dearelder.com.....

They will print your letter and deliver it to Elder DeSpain at no charge! Just choose Dominican Republic Santo Domingo East Mission and click on "Write a Letter".
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Packages should be sent to the following Miami Florida Address: